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Corey Buhay uses her dental hygiene expertise and resourcefulness to show us how to use a twig as a toothbrush.

No one likes smelly clothes! Corey Buhay shows us how to wash clothes in the wild with just a few easy to pack items.

Boogie your way out of trouble with the hypothermia dance. Corey Buhay, Backpacker's own Warmth Expert, teaches you how.

BACKPACKER's Deputy Editor Casey Lyons explains best practices for packing your backpack.

Whether you take your kids out with you or adventure on your own, being an outdoor mom is full of rewards. Our panel of experts shares their best tips.

For women, peeing outdoors is a fine art. We asked a dozen female outdoor experts for their best tips on keeping their shoes splatter-free.

That time of the month is never fun, but it can feel extra annoying to deal with your period in the backcountry. Nine expert ladies share their best tips.

Learn how to tie a girth hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a girth hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie an overhand knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie an overhand knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a square knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a square knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a taut line hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a taut line hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a taut line hitch with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot with our easy step-by-step tutorial.